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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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MARTIN FREIGHT LINES LLC
USDOT 3811415 · MC1375678 · EIN 81-5384932 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4073 HEMINGWAY DR, HICKORY, NC, 28601
(828) 217-1328 · BRANDON MARTIN
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 86
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION — $750K BIPD · policy 2014287123 · eff 04/09/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance37 pts
Unsafe Driving16 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.4A-POS | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NC31
WV1
VA1
TN1
US1
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.00 | 1.60 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.31 | 0.30 | ≈36–43% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.17 | 0.19 | ≈21–28% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.81 | 3.03 | ≈28–32% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-06. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 47% · Following / lane / reckless 47% · Other 7%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 43% · Brakes 38% · Emergency equipment 11%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2025 | VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/13/2024 | CORBIN (LAUREL CO), KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer13 truck
Company profile
Officer
BRANDON MARTIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
2022-02-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR HAULING LLC | 3991151 | 3 VINs | strong |
| AUSTIN MARTIN BUSINESS GROUP LLC | 3188082 | officer | strong |
| B MARTIN LLC | 2046231 | officer | strong |
| B MARTIN LLC | 2180737 | officer | strong |
| B R & S LOGISTICS LLC | 3992208 | officer | strong |
| BMI RACING LLC | 1516363 | officer | strong |
| BRANDON D MARTIN | 2507340 | officer | strong |
| BRANDON J MARTIN | 1274636 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: AUSTIN MARTIN BUSINESS GROUP LLC (USDOT 3188082, 2018).
Activity history (recent)
05/12/2026 — Insurance cancelled — INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2014287123
04/09/2026 — Insurance filed — INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 2014287123
04/09/2026 — Insurance replaced — INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 2014287123
05/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
02/18/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/01/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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